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Book Synopsis: A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionIn Talking to My Daughter About the Economy, activist Yanis Varoufakis, Greece’s former finance minister and the author of the international bestseller Adults in the Room, pens a series of letters to his young daughter, educating her about the business, politics, and corruption of world economics.
Yanis Varoufakis has appeared before heads of nations, assemblies of experts, and countless students around the world. Now, he faces his most important—and difficult—audience yet. Using clear language and vivid examples, Varoufakis offers a series of letters to his young daughter about the economy: how it operates, where it came from, how it benefits some while impoverishing others.
Taking bankers and politicians to task, he explains the historical origins of inequality among and within nations, questions the pervasive notion that everything has its price, and shows why economic instability is a chronic risk. Finally, he discusses the inability of market-driven policies to address the rapidly declining health of the planet his daughter’s generation stands to inherit.
Throughout, Varoufakis wears his expertise lightly. He writes as a parent whose aim is to instruct his daughter on the fundamental questions of our age—and through that knowledge, to equip her against the failures and obfuscations of our current system and point the way toward a more democratic alternative.
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Talking to My Daughter About the Economy is not just a book about world economics, but a vital tool to equip the next generation with the knowledge and understanding they need to navigate the complexities of our current system. Written by renowned economist and activist Yanis Varoufakis, this book offers a unique perspective, providing clear explanations and relatable examples to make the topic accessible to all.
Varoufakis takes the reader on a journey through the history and workings of the global economy, uncovering the flaws and exposing the corruption that has led to inequality among nations. By questioning the idea that everything is governed by a price, he challenges conventional thinking and offers a refreshing alternative viewpoint.
More than just an academic discussion, Talking to My Daughter About the Economy delves into the urgent issues of our time. Varoufakis highlights the environmental challenges and the failure of market-driven policies to address them. By educating the future leaders of our planet, this book sparks important conversations and encourages readers to seek a more democratic and sustainable future.
Now is the time to arm yourself with the knowledge needed to challenge the status quo and advocate for change. Get your copy of Talking to My Daughter About the Economy today and join the movement towards a more equitable and responsible global economy.
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